'Major League' Actor James Gammon Dead at 70

Film, television and stage actor James Gammon died Friday at his daughter's home in Costa Mesa, California, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. He was 70.

According to the report, Gammon had cancer of the adrenal glands and the liver. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.

To film lovers, Gammon's most famous role was Cleveland Indians manager Lou Brown in the 1989 hit comedy 'Major League' and its sequel, in 1994. He had additional roles in such classic films as 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Urban Cowboy,' 'Ironweed' and, more recently, the Oscar-winning 'Cold Mountain' and 'Don't Come Knocking' (pictured).